lavaliere

noun

ˌlä-və-ˈlir How to pronounce lavaliere (audio)
variants also lavalliere
Definition of lavalierenext
as in pendant
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name

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pendant
Noun
  • Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Swift stacked two diamond necklaces on top of each other, selecting a pave lock necklace ($8,900) and a lariat pendant ($6,440).
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of pendant
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